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Five new police officers take oath
Five new officers took an oath to serve and protect while being sworn-in at Apopka City Hall last week by Apopka Police Chief Michael...
Apopka-area FFA color guard presents colors
On June 11 at the opening of the FFA (Future Farmers of America) 96th convention in Orlando, the Apopka-area FFA color guard presented the...
‘I’m watching you’
Many wildlife species, like this gator as photographed on Friday, June 21, can be seen at Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore...
The Orange County Clerk of Courts may have money for you
The Orange County Clerk’s Office may have some unclaimed money for you.
Individuals, businesses and organizations may look at the unclaimed checks list at...
- Park projects slated for tentative fall construction
- Sales tax holiday is all of July
- City to hold budget workshops
- 20 become naturalized in Independence Day ceremony
- Duran named to dean’s list
- Driver dies from fatal accident in Zellwood after rear-ending truck
- 10 Florida children can receive a $1,000 Florida 529 Savings Plan scholarship
- A book in the Bible says, ‘For he that is dead is freed from sin’
- AHS Alumus Donald Scott heads to Olympics for the second time
- Who We Play For sets up EKGs to combat SCA
OUR POSITION:
The solution to worrying depends on your reaction
Bryan Golden, Guest Editorialist
Everyone is conditioned to worry. Our conditioning begins as soon as we learn to speak. Since we see everyone around us worrying, we emulate their behavior. There are no limits to what you worry about. You worry about the past. You worry about the present. You worry about the future.
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY: OPINION & ARTICLES OF INTEREST
Transportation issues are studied
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2
Summertime is just as busy serving on the county commission as the regular year. Read Moore on page 2A.
Administration changes are made
Melissa Byrd, Orange County School Board, District 7
Summer is the time of year when we see many administrative changes at our schools. Read Byrd on page 2A.
Everyday courageous actions have changed through the years
Ike Hayden, Guest Editorial
There is one trait that has always stood out as truly American. Read Ike on page 2A.
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Lifestyle
Peas, peas, and more peas can be used in a recipe...
We have recipes perfect for your Independence Day celebration! One is Barbecue Ribs from Emily Meggett’s book, Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. These ribs are...
Stormwater ponds help manage system, says St. Johns District
Whether you’ve been a resident of Florida for years or are new to the state, you’ve likely noticed the numerous stormwater ponds scattered across...
Grand Master visits 16th Masonic District
Pictured (l to r) are Brother Jerry Rooks, Most Worshipful Grand Master Donald Cowart, First Lady Dell Cowart, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Worshipful Luis...
Sports
Foemer Apopka student athletic trainer heads to Olympics
Athletics are a part of our culture in Apopka and have been for a long time. Being an athlete, or wanting to be, is...
Help Shekinah head to Paris for the Olympics!
Shekinah Leonce needs Apopka’s help! If there is one thing in Apopka, we know how to do it’s taking care of our own.